El Paso to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

971.8 miles 1564 km · straight line
1151.7 miles actual route 1853.5 km · driving distance
22h 32min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Sioux Falls?

The distance from El Paso to Sioux Falls is 971.8 miles (1564 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NNE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1151.7 miles, taking about 22h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso and Sioux Falls. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from El Paso to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 32min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 2min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~29h 18min $138–$403* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM